What are alternative assessments and how does this concept compare with and overlap the concepts of formative assessment, summative assessment, and performance assessment?

Promoting Alternative Assessments

Alternative assessments open doors for diverse students to demonstrate what they know and can do. While alternative assessments are considered a positive force in education, they present challenges for educators. Use at least two of the questions to guide an original post. Comment on the posts of at least two classmates. APA citations are required only in the original response.

· What are alternative assessments and how does this concept compare with and overlap the concepts of formative assessment, summative assessment, and performance assessment?

· What challenges do alternative assessments present to teachers?

· In what ways can school leaders promote or inhibit the use of alternative assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners?

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